Factory Operation Engineer
The Factory Operation Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes through detailed analysis, quality control, and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This role involves managing production workflows, coordinating engineering and tooling changes, and driving continuous improvements to meet operational goals in a manufacturing environment. The position requires proficiency in technical studies, process optimization, and quality assurance to support efficient and high-quality production.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Factory Operation / Operations Engineer to join their manufacturing operations in Savannah, GA. You will work with production, manufacturing engineering, and quality teams to optimize processes, define tooling and equipment needs, and support day-to-day production planning to meet quality and schedule targets.
- Under minimal supervision, analyze and optimize production processes (sequence/flow, tooling, layout, fabrication and assembly methods).
- Create and maintain detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures for assigned processes.
- Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations for quality defects and drive prevention activities.
- Coordinate engineering, tooling, and process changes with cross-functional teams to meet operational goals.
- Perform producibility and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews from engineering drawings to improve manufacturability.
- Apply statistical methods and generate production metrics and reports to forecast manufacturing needs and measure performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools; participate as team member or project lead.
- Assist in justifying equipment and facility improvements and can act as an Operations Manager substitute when required.
Responsibilities
- Drive daily work plans and material presentation improvements to improve throughput and quality.
- Define equipment and tooling requirements and support implementation.
- Conduct technical studies, simulations, and data analysis to recommend process changes.
- Ensure Quality policies and safety practices are followed; recommend and implement improvements.
- Use computerized tools (PC-based systems, CATIA or similar CAD tools) as needed for process documentation and analysis.
- Communicate clearly with production, engineering, tooling, and quality stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, blueprint reading, and shop math.
- Ability to operate personal computers and engineering/CAD software (experience with CATIA is a plus).
- Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective written and verbal English communication skills required.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Hands-on exposure to manufacturing environments, assembly processes, or tooling design.
- Practical experience conducting RCCA, FMEA, or statistical analysis for process improvement.
- Green/Black Belt training or participation in Lean / Six Sigma projects.
- Prior experience performing producibility studies or DFM collaborations with design engineering.
Location & Compensation
- Location: Savannah, GA (on-site)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Estimated (Adzuna) salary: $62,475 per year — listed here as an estimated figure from the source posting. Actual compensation will be set by the hiring organization and may vary by experience and location.
Why Careertakes (and what we bring)
As a third-party recruiting platform, Careertakes connects qualified candidates with confidential clients across Engineering and Manufacturing. If you’re looking to grow your operations engineering skills, gain real-world manufacturing experience, and work on process improvement projects that deliver measurable impact, this role offers hands-on responsibility and cross-functional exposure.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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